Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Taking a structure apart so that it can be removed.
Natural examples
Der Abbau der Bühne dauert zwei Stunden.
Dismantling the stage takes two hours.
Wer hilft beim Abbau des Zeltes?
Who will help dismantle the tent?
Die Arbeiter beginnen mit dem Abbau des Standes.
The workers begin dismantling the stand.
Usage note
For dismantling, use der Abbau without a plural; von introduces the structure.
Mini-lesson: Abbau
Taking a structure apart so that it can be removed. For dismantling, use der Abbau without a plural; von introduces the structure.
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